It is safe to say that last night's televised leader's debate was not exactly a showpiece spectacular.
The face-off between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn has been described by some as a 'bore draw' - as neither man offered a standout performance.
But there was one crucial moment that offered a key insight into the differing characters of the two men vying to be the Prime Minister of this country.
Around 20 minutes in to the debate a member of the audience asked a very pertinent question about people's ability to trust politicians after what has been a hugely divisive, aggressive and distasteful few years.
This was the moment in the debate where the leaders were being asked to convey some of their personal values and beliefs, to speak to potential voters about what makes them tick and why they believe in public service.
As we have seen many times before, this inward looking, relatable answer is just not something Boris Johnson can - or is prepared - to do.
He instead decided to lay all the blame for a lack of trust in politicians at the door of Parliament for not allowing him to get his Brexit deal through.
Of course he didn't mention the fact that he was found to have unlawfully suspended that same Parliament by the highest court in the land.
He also didn't note that people's trust may have been somewhat eroded by a Prime Minister who promised he would rather 'die in a ditch' than not leave the EU on October 31 - but just carried on regardless when that didn't happen.
It was almost comical the way his answer to this question ended with him repeating the soundbite of 'Get Brexit Done' for the umpteenth time in the debate.
Mr Corbyn's performance was far from perfect - he is not a natural in this format and did not deliver the number of crucial blows needed for someone trailing in the polls as he is.
But what he did show throughout was that he is a far more genuine character than his Conservative rival.
This gulf was particularly evident when comparing his answer to the same question about trust and integrity.
Instead of reaching for rehearsed policy lines or looking to blame others, he offered a decent and honest answer that will have sat well with many people.
He said: "Trust is something that has to be earned and as a public representative you have to listen to the people that elected you - and to people all across the country.
"Everyone you meet knows something that you don't know.
"Leadership is listening to people and trying to put their ideas into practice and making decisions that take our country and our society forward."
Jeremy Corbyn has his faults, and some of them were on show during last night's debate - but this was certainly an answer that made him look a far more genuine and decent character than the man shouting buzz words opposite him.
